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Japan Steel Works recently moved to expand its production capacity to serve rising orders from the recovering global nuclear energy sector, reinforcing its role in supplying advanced components and industrial machinery. This capacity build-out highlights how Japan Steel Works is tying its engineering and manufacturing expertise more closely to long-cycle nuclear infrastructure projects worldwide. We will now examine how this nuclear-focused capacity expansion shapes Japan Steel Works’...

Furukawa Electric has announced extensive executive transfers, new duties, and board director candidates following its March 5 Board of Directors meeting, with many changes taking effect from April 1 and further transitions planned through June 26, 2026. The reshuffle concentrates leadership around key domains such as digital infrastructure components, automotive systems, and energy infrastructure, suggesting a sharpened focus on technology-driven and infrastructure-related businesses. Next,...

Why Fujikura’s latest fiber optics moves matter for shareholders Fujikura (TSE:5803) has been in focus after new agreements with US Conec, Corning and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave to extend the MMC VSFF platform using PRIZM TMT expanded beam optics for high density connectivity. See our latest analysis for Fujikura. The PRIZM TMT agreements come at a time when momentum in Fujikura’s shares has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 15.0% and a year to date share price return of...

Toro Neurovascular previously announced that the U.S. FDA had granted 510(k) clearance for its Toro 88 Superbore Catheter, with Kaneka Medical America LLC leading the U.S. commercial launch following the device’s first successful clinical use by Dr. Satoshi Tateshima. This launch underscores Kaneka’s deeper involvement in the neurovascular device market, pairing Toro’s catheter technology with Kaneka’s established U.S. sales and clinical support network. We’ll now examine how Kaneka’s role...

On March 10, 2026, TIS Inc. (TSE:3626) announced a share repurchase program of up to 20,000,000 shares, or 8.76% of outstanding shares, for ¥50,000 million running through September 30, 2026, with any repurchased shares above 5% of issued shares to be cancelled. This buyback, framed as a way to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency, could meaningfully reshape TIS’s balance between growth investment and capital return. We will examine how TIS’s sizeable share repurchase plan,...

In March 2026, Frontier Lithium announced it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Panasonic Energy and Mitsubishi to explore lithium hydroxide procurement and broader collaboration around the PAK Lithium Project in Ontario, aimed at supplying North America’s electric vehicle battery supply chain from 2030. A key insight is that Mitsubishi’s existing joint venture role in the PAK Lithium Project now sits within a wider potential offtake and technical cooperation framework...

GS Yuasa (TSE:6674) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with reported fundamentals such as revenue, earnings and its value score of 4. See our latest analysis for GS Yuasa. At a share price of ¥5,193, GS Yuasa’s recent 1 month share price return of 15.99% and year to date share price return of 36.66% point to building momentum. The 1 year total shareholder return of 114.20% highlights how price gains and...

In March 2026, Lasertec drew heightened attention after reports of stronger-than-expected order momentum for its semiconductor inspection and wafer metrology equipment, following a sharp sector-wide selloff tied to inflation concerns. This sequence of macro-driven weakness followed by renewed product-focused interest highlights how quickly sentiment can swing around Lasertec’s core inspection business. We’ll now examine how this stronger-than-expected order momentum for semiconductor...

If you are wondering whether Asahi Kasei is still good value after its recent run, you are not alone. The key question now is how the current share price lines up with the underlying business. The stock closed at ¥1,616.5, with returns of 13.8% year to date, 60.5% over 1 year, 94.7% over 3 years and 38.5% over 5 years, although it has seen a 5.6% decline over the last 7 days and a 6.9% decline over the last 30 days. Recent news coverage around Asahi Kasei has focused on its position in the...

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is ramping up investment in solid-state battery technology. The company is preparing for potential mass production within the next two years. This push positions Toyota for a possible shift in how electric vehicles are powered and designed. Toyota is best known for its hybrid leadership, and this solid-state battery move adds a new angle to its electric vehicle plans. As global automakers compete to improve driving range, charging times, and battery safety, a...

February sales update draws fresh attention to MonotaRO MonotaRO (TSE:3064) has attracted fresh attention after reporting preliminary non-consolidated February 2026 sales of ¥28,454 million, compared with ¥24,262 million in February 2025. This provides investors with a timely read on current business activity. See our latest analysis for MonotaRO. Despite the solid February sales update, MonotaRO’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 30 day share price return shows an 11.82%...

Kyowa Kirin (TSE:4151) has moved to discontinue all clinical trials of rocatinlimab after a planned safety review highlighted malignancy concerns linked to OX40 pathway modulation, including confirmed and suspected Kaposi’s sarcoma cases. See our latest analysis for Kyowa Kirin. At a share price of ¥2,339, Kyowa Kirin has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.56% and a 7-day gain of 3.89%, compared with a weaker 30-day share price return of a 10.11% decline and a year-to-date share price...

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) has drawn fresh attention after its Q4 2026 update, where it outlined plans to cancel three U.S. electric vehicles, book up to ¥2.5t in charges, and refocus on hybrids. See our latest analysis for Honda Motor. The update has been met with a sharp reset in expectations. The 1 day share price return of a 5.63% decline and 30 day share price return of an 18.12% decline contrast with a 3 year total shareholder return of 37.78%. This suggests long term holders have still...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group company Turboden America was previously selected by Tallgrass to supply three Waste Heat-to-Power ORC plants at gas compressor stations in Ohio and Indiana, each expected to deliver around 10 MW of clean electricity and qualify for Inflation Reduction Act Investment Tax Credit incentives. This contract expands Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ waste-heat-to-power footprint in the U.S., adding to its clean, reliable baseload power portfolio while potentially...

Computer Engineering & Consulting (TSE:9692) has posted its FY 2026 results with fourth quarter revenue of ¥18.6b and basic EPS of ¥51.56, backed by net income of ¥1,609m. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from ¥14.99b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥18.6b in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS in those periods went from ¥23.72 to ¥51.56. This highlights higher earnings that put more focus on how sustainably it can defend and build its margins. See our full analysis for Computer Engineering & Consulting. With...

ToellLtd (TSE:3361) has reported another detailed quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥7.6b and net income of ¥550m translating into basic EPS of ¥29.31. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥7.8b in Q4 2025 to ¥6.1b in Q1 2026, ¥5.5b in Q2 2026 and ¥7.6b in Q3. Over the same period, EPS shifted from ¥20.90 to ¥14.59, ¥11.98 and then ¥29.31, providing a clear view of how the earnings line has tracked the top line. With trailing twelve month EPS of ¥76.77, a 5.3% net margin and a 2.38%...

Why Alps Alpine Is On Investors’ Radar Today Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) has caught investor attention after a period where returns over the past year and past 3 months contrast with weaker recent daily and weekly share performance. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. At a share price of ¥2,110, Alps Alpine’s recent 1 month and 1 week share price returns sit in the red, while its 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns remain strongly positive. This suggests that momentum has cooled...

i-mobileLtd (TSE:6535) has posted its Q2 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥6.7b and basic EPS of ¥35.41, setting a very different tone from recent quarters. The company has seen quarterly revenue swing between ¥2.3b and ¥12.0b over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has moved from ¥0.75 to ¥35.41, underscoring how sensitive earnings have been to changes in profitability. For investors, the latest quarter puts margins back in the spotlight as you weigh how sustainable this earnings...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk you through what the numbers are really saying about value. The stock trades at ¥2,656 after a 3.8% decline over the last 7 days and a 12.5% decline over the last 30 days, while the 1 year return sits at 37.2%. The 3 year and 5 year returns are also very large. Recent coverage has focused on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group as one of Japan's largest banking groups,...

Toho (TSE:8142) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with fourth quarter revenue of ¥70.4b and net income of ¥1.1b, capping a trailing twelve month run of ¥259.7b in revenue and ¥4.6b in net income. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥64.6b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥70.4b in Q4 FY 2026. Basic EPS across the year ranged from ¥21.83 to ¥53.91 in the interim quarters before the trailing twelve month figure reached ¥428.82, leaving investors weighing solid top line...

IKK Holdings (TSE:2198) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥5,497 million and basic EPS of ¥14.58, setting the tone for how investors will read the rest of the year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,252.99 million and EPS of ¥3.44 in Q1 2025 to ¥6,593.34 million and EPS of ¥52.51 in Q4 2025, before settling at the latest Q1 levels, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥78.50 on revenue of ¥22,985 million. With net margin over the last year sitting at 9.9% versus 6.6% the...

Macbee Planet (TSE:7095) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting quarterly revenue of about ¥12.4 billion and basic EPS of ¥45.43, giving investors a clear view of how the business is currently earning its keep. The company’s revenue moved from roughly ¥13.5 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥12.4 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥53.23 to ¥45.43 over the same period, setting the context for how its profit engine is evolving. With net income and EPS both firmly positive, the latest...

Kamakura Shinsho (TSE:6184) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥2,247.1 million and basic EPS of ¥4.05, capping a twelve month run where earnings grew 11.4% and the net margin sat at 9.2%. The company has seen revenue move from ¥7,061 million to ¥8,335 million on a trailing twelve month basis, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥18.54 to ¥20.49, with five year earnings growth averaging 21.6% a year. For investors, that combination of expanding earnings over several years and...

SAMCO (TSE:6387) has released its H1 2026 scorecard, posting revenue of ¥4,587 million and basic EPS of ¥93.50, with net income excluding extra items at ¥751 million setting the tone for the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥4,121 million with EPS of ¥88.89 in H1 2025 to ¥5,221 million and EPS of ¥122.39 in H2 2025, and trailing twelve month figures now sit at ¥9,808 million of revenue and EPS of ¥215.88, giving you a clear run rate to compare against the current half...